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A delightful new Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea ‘Papallo Carrot Cake’ adds a splash of vibrant colour and unique texture to your garden. Featuring bold, rich orange outer petals which droop slightly and surround a stunning double orange centre, this striking hybrid stands out in any landscape. A hardy perennial, thriving in a sunny position and well-drained soil, ‘Carrot Cake’ is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. An abundance of drought-tolerant blooms are produced all summer into the autumn, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies – also a long-lasting inclusion to your indoor arrangements. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it a perfect fit for borders, containers, or as a vibrant accent plant. Easy to grow and long-lasting, Echinacea purpurea ‘Papallo Carrot Cake’ offers beautiful colour and texture with minimal care. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner, this charming variety will brighten your garden and provide season-long enjoyment.
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Key Information
| Included In this Collection | Echinacea purpurea Butterfly Kisses 9cm pot | Echinacea purpurea Papallo Semi Double Peach 9cm pot | Echinacea purpurea Carrot Cake 9cm pot |
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| Latin Name | Echinacea purpurea ‘Butterfly Kisses’ | ||
| Common Name | Coneflower | ||
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) | ||
| Colour | Pink | ||
| Format | 9cm Pots | ||
| Position | Full-Sun | ||
| Foliage | Deciduous | ||
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.60 | ||
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 | ||
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand | ||
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral | ||
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing | ||
| Drought Tolerant | Yes | ||
| Good for pots | Yes | ||
| Good for wildlife | Yes | ||
| Good for pollinators | Yes | ||
| Good for cutting | Yes |
